GRADING SERVICES
House Of Cards is your premier destination in the Middle East for your grading services.
We have partnered with PSA Grading ensuring you get the quickest turn around at the best price.
WHY GRADE YOUR CARDS?
Increased Value
Graded cards often fetch higher prices on the market compared to ungraded ones, especially those that receive high grades.
Buyer Confidence
Buying graded cards provides confidence to the consumer; they know exactly what they are purchasing and its quality, reducing the risk of disputes over condition.
Protection
Encapsulating cards in tamper-evident, protective cases helps preserve their condition over time, protecting them from physical and environmental damage.
Insurance
Graded cards are easier to insure because their value is more clearly defined by the grade they receive.
HOW IT WORKS
Contact us
Direct any queries or schedule a consultation through e-mail or WhatsApp.
Decide on he cards you want to grade
Find the cards you want to grade, do you research, and check previous sales on ebay or card ladder and see if your card is worth grading.
Pass your items to us
Submit the items physically at your convenience or send via Careem Box to our office.
Cleaning Services
Once we have you're items, we'll send a statement confirming the item we have.
All your cards, will undergo a cleaning service, which starts with a gentle wipe with a micro-fiber cloth, followed by some card spray for a gentle polish, and then prepared for PSA using new clean penny sleeves and new semi-rigid card holder.
Sending to PSA
Our team will send all the cards to PSA via FedEx with insurance, so you sleep well knowing your cards are always in safe hands and insured while out of your possession.
Updates
Once per week we will send out an update listing the details of your cards, and the stage of grading. Once the card is graded we will give the option to make it a surprise, or we can give you the grades.
Returning
Cards will be sent back to the UAE once completed and once back you can collect your cards or arrange a delivery using our services.
WHAT TO GRADE?
We want to make sure you get the best grade possible, and maximum value for the card.
But, not all cards are perfect. So before sending your cards to us, please take a read of our checklist below and see where your card falls.
If it's in the section "Cards we grade", we're happy to grade it. If it falls in the section "Cards we wont grade", we'll be returning your card.
So please please check before sending to us.
THE CHECKLIST
Cards We Grade
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Good condition cards:
Cards with minimal wear and strong aesthetic appeal.
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High-value cards:
Cards that hold significant market or collector value.
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Rare cards:
Limited edition, hard-to-find, or low-population cards.
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Personal Collection (PC) cards:
Sentimental or cherished cards worth preserving.
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Vintage cards:
Older cards with historical or collector significance.
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Rookie cards:
First appearances of notable players or athletes.
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Autographed or patch cards:
Unique or authenticated signature/memorabilia cards.
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Low-population cards:
Cards with few graded examples in circulation.
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Iconic or culturally significant cards:
Landmark sets, first editions, or milestone cards.
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Limited edition or serialized cards:
Numbered or one-of-a-kind cards.
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Trending or popular sets:
Cards from high-demand series or games.
Cards We Wont Grade
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Low-value cards:
Cards with minimal market or collector appeal.
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Damaged cards not worth grading:
Cards with heavy creases, tears, stains, or significant wear.
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Mass-produced cards:
Overly common cards from high-print runs with little demand.
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Modern base cards with no rarity:
Non-parallel or common cards from contemporary sets.
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Cards with extensive surface issues:
Scratches, fading, or other visible flaws that heavily impact aesthetics.
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Cards with centering issues:
Severely misaligned or off-centered cards.
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Unlicensed or unofficial cards:
Cards that lack official branding or authenticity.
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Cards with fake or altered signatures:
Cards with non-authentic autographs or manipulated features.
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Marked or written-on cards:
Cards damaged by ink, writing, or permanent markers.
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Cards with significant print defects:
Misprints, off-coloring, or manufacturing errors that aren’t collectible.
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Low resale potential cards:
Cards that hold little value, even when graded.
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Non-authentic or counterfeit cards:
Cards that cannot be verified for authenticity.
CARD REVIEW SERVICE
OUR CARD REVIEW SERVICE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:*
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Checking of the card for any visible damage or flaws.
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Checking of the card under a microscope for minor imperfections.
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Cleaning of the card with spray, and soft micro-fiber cloth.
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New Clean Penny Sleeve
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New Semi Rigid Card Holder.
After analysing and preparing the card, we will send you a report sharing the following information:
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Flaws.
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Damage.
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Detailed Notes about the card and centring.
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Sub grades estimates (centring, corners, edges, surface)
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Final Grade estimates.
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Recommendations on who to grade with. (PSA or BGS)
* This service does not include grading.
STANDARD GRADING SERVICE
STANDARD GRADING SERVICE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:*
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New Penny Sleeve
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New Semi Rigid Card Holder.
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Uploading of card information into PSA.
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Insured shipping to PSA.
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Grading Fees
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Insured shipping from PSA to the UAE
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*Card may be subject to up-charges and additional fees charged by PSA.
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Up-charges will be required to be paid within 7 days of notification.
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This service does not including cleaning, wiping, polishing, or any card evaluation (Only Card Submission).
ELITE GRADING SERVICE
ELITE GRADING SERVICE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:*
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Full Card Review Service and Cleaning.
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New Penny Sleeve
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New Semi Rigid Card Holder.
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Uploading of card information into PSA.
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Insured shipping to PSA.
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Grading Fees
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Insured shipping from PSA to the UAE
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*Card may be subject to up-charges and additional fees charged by PSA.
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Up-charges will be required to be paid within 7 days of notification.